--- description: Review of MagicBooking Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: MagicBooking | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [School Management Software](/directory/4685/school-management/software) > [MagicBooking](/software/495239/Magicbooking) # MagicBooking Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/495239/Magicbooking Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/495239/Magicbooking?page=2) > MagicBooking is designed for schools, clubs, and care providers who want to simplify their admin and focus more on what truly matters - supporting children and running a smooth operation. The all-in-one booking and payment solution is built to save time, reduce manual work, and enhance financial tracking. With MagicBooking, users will experience a seamless, automated process for managing bookings, payments, and attendance—all backed by expert support. Whether handling after-school programs or school clubs, MagicBooking empowers users to streamline daily tasks and give staff more time to focus on growing care services. Ideal for care providers looking to save time, improve efficiency, and deliver a better experience for families, MagicBooking offers a user-friendly interface, secure payment systems, and top-tier customer support whenever they need it. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 19 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 19 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Magicbooking ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: £59.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: MagicBooking has clear, set prices for schools, MATs, and clubs. Our flat fees cover all booking and payment features needed to run wraparound care, childrens activities, extracurricular, trips, school dinners, parents eveings, and E-shop e.g. bookings, payments, communications (email, SMS, notifications), admin, registers, invoices, reports, and safeguarding. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United Kingdom ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Admissions Management - Alerts/Notifications - Appointment Scheduling - Assessment Management - Attendance Management - Attendance Tracking - Attendee Management - Attendee Tracking - Automated Scheduling - Availability Management - Billing & Invoicing - Booking Management - Cafeteria Management - Calendar Management - Check-in/Check-out - Class Registration - Class Scheduling ## Integrations (9 total) - Arbor - Bromcom - C1-HRD - Compass - Integris - Iris - Remote People - SIMS - SMS ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [School Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4685/school-management/software) ## Related Categories - [School Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4685/school-management/software) - [Class Registration Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4580/class-registration/software) - [Scheduling Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4738/scheduling/software) - [Club Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4660/club-management/software) - [Camp Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4435/camp-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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My issue was resolved quickly, and the information given was clear and easy to follow. ----- ### "We moved to magic booking and wont look back" — 5.0/5 > **Dan** | *19 November 2025* | Sports | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: We at Prestige Sports Development have been using Magic Booking for around a year now, and the system has been excellent from day one. Since switching over, it has genuinely made our lives so much easier, especially as our business continues to grow. The platform is intuitive, reliable, and has streamlined so many of our day-to-day processes. A special mention must go to \[sensitive content hidden\], who has been particularly helpful throughout our time with Magic Booking so far. Her support, responsiveness, and willingness to go the extra mile have made a huge difference. Overall, we highly recommend Magic Booking to any organisation looking for an efficient and user-friendly booking system. > > **Cons**: Response can sometimes be a little bit slow, we sometimes have to chase up multiple times to get a response, but other than this, there is not much else > > It has genuinely made our lives so much easier, especially as our business continues to grow. The platform is intuitive, reliable, and has streamlined so many of our day-to-day processes. ----- ### "A Reliable and Feature-Rich Booking System for Afterschool and Holiday Clubs" — 5.0/5 > **Charlie** | *17 June 2026* | 2128 | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The system is very comprehensive and has a wide range of features that support the day-to-day running of an afterschool and holiday club. It is particularly strong in terms of compliance and has been very helpful in supporting Ofsted requirements, which is a big advantage for us. The team are also extremely knowledgeable and supportive whenever we need help, and they are very open to user feedback, often developing new features based on suggestions. It has also helped streamline our admin processes, saving time and allowing us to focus more on the children. > > **Cons**: There is a lot within the system, so it can take a little time to get fully familiar with all of the features when you first start using it. Once you are used to it, it becomes much easier to navigate. > > Overall, we’ve had a very positive experience with MagicBooking since switching in 2021. Having used several different booking systems over the last 20 years in childcare settings, this is one of the more robust and well-supported platforms we’ve used. It has improved efficiency in managing bookings and administration, and the support from the team has been consistently excellent. ----- ### "Runs itself" — 3.0/5 > **Tracey** | *9 December 2024* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Parents can do it themselves and it does run itself in the main. > > **Cons**: Not very user friendly compared to other platforms. We have a lot of parent queries > > I don't find if as user friendly as other platforms such as Parentmail ----- ### "Support charity and business alike" — 5.0/5 > **Craig** | *17 February 2026* | 2128 | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Excellent value with costs based on usage means it has grown as we have grown. The ability to add suggestions and see feedback from their developers seems to be unique and feels like we are all working together. > > **Cons**: They do not have an app, and features that help us communication with parents could be better - but I am sure they are working on that. > > We are a charity, and the team at MagicBooking has demonstrated that they put service above profit. The ability to suggest new ideas and suggestions is fantastic, and their values of development and reflection align with our own. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/495239/Magicbooking?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/495239/Magicbooking) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data